key moments
In the previous exercises, we explored our superpowers (what we’re naturally good at) and interests (things that light us up and give us energy). It’s important to recognise, however, that superpowers and interests don’t always develop in isolation. Instead, they’re often shaped by pivotal life experiences or what we call ‘key moments’.
Key moments are turning points in our lives - experiences that significantly shape who we are and influence the direction we take.
We’ve identified three types of key moments to reflect on:
Aha! moments: Realisations that shift your perspective or lead you to see the world in a new way
Intentional pivots: Deliberate choices to change course or pursue a new direction in life
Environmental happenstance: Circumstances beyond your control, such as losing a job or facing a major life challenge, that prompt a significant change
By documenting your key moments, you’ll start to paint a picture of what has influenced you. You may start to see how your superpowers and interests have informed your personal and profesional journey, or you may discover a whole new set of drivers.
The Exercise: key moments
This exercise is about understanding how challenges, choices, and breakthroughs have shaped your journey. By outlining your pivotal experiences, you uncover patterns that reveal what truly drives and defines you.
Using the Key Moments template, create a map of key moments that have happened in your life.
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Once you have completed the exercise above, choose one key moment and write about it.
Prompting questions:
What happened? What aha! moment or internal realisation did you have? Provide some information and context.
How did it play out in your life? What changed?
Does it reflect anything about your interests or superpowers?
What might have happened if you chose differently?
Why is it meaningful to you now?
Consider how these moments can guide your next steps.
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The Wrap up
This marks the end of The Warm Up exercises. Congratulations!
These exercises were not about reinventing yourself but honouring the value of your unique story. Your past holds clues to your future. By exploring your hopes, fears, superpowers, and key moments, you’ve built a foundation for intentional growth. This work is not just practical; it is personal.
Where to from here?
We have created a series of exercises under Publish Your Insights to help you refine your realisations from The Warm Up. Even if publishing your writing is not of interest, we recommend completing the first two exercises in this module. Exercises one and two provide a structured way to consolidate your reflections into themes or directions to pursue. Exercises three and four help you fine-tune your writing into thought pieces you can share publicly, as well as build a consistent writing habit.
As you worked through The Warm Up and Publish Your Insights exercises you may have uncovered new interests or industries to pursue. To help you plan your next steps, we’ve created The Risk Assessment exercises, where you can evaluate your time, money and resources so you can carve out the space to move forward.
The Warm Up Exercises
THe warm up Collection
Start building a writing practice — a habit that helps you refine your ideas, articulate your expertise, and share your unique perspective. Build a foundation to develop thought pieces that showcase your skills and open doors to new opportunities.
Evaluate your resources—time, money, and energy—and learn how to redistribute them to create space for your future. Gain clarity on your boundaries and priorities, enabling you to take control of your career path with confidence.